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160/70-17 Motorcycle Tires

16 models in 160/70-17, from 6 brands we stock. Order online for delivery, or have them fitted at the shop in Orange.

What 160/70-17 means

160 is the section width in millimetres, measured across the tread. 70 is the aspect ratio: the sidewall is 70% of the section width, which works out to roughly 112 mm here. 17 is the rim diameter in inches — the wheel this tire mounts on.

On most motorcycles a 160/70-17 is a rear tire.

The sizes listed for each model are the sizes it is made in. Confirm against the size on your own bike before ordering — wheel swaps change fitment.

Every 160/70-17 tire we stock

DUNLOP American Elite — 160/70-17 motorcycle tire
DUNLOP
American Elite

Dunlop's American-made cruiser tire built for Harley-Davidson riders who demand longevity, wet confidence, and classic style mile after mile.

Cross-Country CruiserWeekend Canyon CarverHeritage Enthusiast
View tire →8.1
DUNLOP American Elite

Dunlop's American-made cruiser tire built for Harley-Davidson riders who demand longevity, wet confidence, and classic style mile after mile.

The American Elite is the go-to cruiser tire for Harley and V-twin riders who prioritize real-world mileage, wet grip, and loaded-bike stability over track-day performance.

Best for
Cross-Country CruiserWeekend Canyon CarverHeritage Enthusiast
MICHELIN Commander II Cruiser — 160/70-17 motorcycle tire
MICHELIN
Commander II Cruiser

Michelin's long-reigning cruiser benchmark — built for heavyweight baggers, loaded two-up touring, and all-weather confidence across every mile.

Long-Haul TourerDaily Cruiser CommuterCanyon Carver
View tire →8.3
MICHELIN Commander II Cruiser

Michelin's long-reigning cruiser benchmark — built for heavyweight baggers, loaded two-up touring, and all-weather confidence across every mile.

The Commander II is the go-to choice for heavyweight cruiser and touring riders who want maximum mileage, confident wet-weather traction, and proven reliability over the long haul.

Best for
Long-Haul TourerDaily Cruiser CommuterCanyon Carver
MICHELIN Commander III Cruiser — 160/70-17 motorcycle tire
MICHELIN
Commander III Cruiser

Michelin's flagship cruiser tire built for V-twin riders who ride in all weather — serious mileage, serious wet grip, zero compromises on confidence.

All-Weather CommuterWeekend Touring RiderAggressive Canyon Carver
View tire →9.3
MICHELIN Commander III Cruiser

Michelin's flagship cruiser tire built for V-twin riders who ride in all weather — serious mileage, serious wet grip, zero compromises on confidence.

Best fit for V-twin riders who log real miles in unpredictable weather and want maximum wet-road confidence without giving up tread life

Best for
All-Weather CommuterWeekend Touring RiderAggressive Canyon Carver
MICHELIN Scorcher 31 — 160/70-17 motorcycle tire
MICHELIN
Scorcher 31

Michelin's factory-spec cruiser tire built exclusively for Harley-Davidson — OE performance with all-weather confidence for the miles-hungry rider.

Weekend TourerUrban Commuter / Spirited RiderTrack-Day Enthusiast
View tire →8.3
MICHELIN Scorcher 31

Michelin's factory-spec cruiser tire built exclusively for Harley-Davidson — OE performance with all-weather confidence for the miles-hungry rider.

The Scorcher 31 is the benchmark street tire for Harley-Davidson riders who demand long-lasting, all-weather grip without giving up street feel.

Best for
Weekend TourerUrban Commuter / Spirited RiderTrack-Day Enthusiast
DUNLOP Sportmax Roadsmart III — 160/70-17 motorcycle tire
DUNLOP
Sportmax Roadsmart III

Dunlop's dual-compound sport-touring tire built for riders who rack up serious miles without giving up wet-weather confidence or canyon-road grip.

Sport-Touring CommuterAdventure-Sport EnthusiastTrack-Focused Sport Rider
View tire →8.3
DUNLOP Sportmax Roadsmart III

Dunlop's dual-compound sport-touring tire built for riders who rack up serious miles without giving up wet-weather confidence or canyon-road grip.

The Roadsmart III is built for high-mileage street riders who need genuine wet-weather capability and predictable handling across every kind of road condition.

Best for
Sport-Touring CommuterAdventure-Sport EnthusiastTrack-Focused Sport Rider
PIRELLI Diablo Powercruiser — 160/70-17 motorcycle tire
PIRELLI
Diablo Powercruiser

Pirelli's dual-compound performance tire built for power cruisers that actually get ridden hard — Ducati Diavel, V-Rod, Rocket III, and beyond.

Canyon Carver on Power CruiserAggressive Street RiderTouring-Focused Cruiser Rider
View tire →8.3
PIRELLI Diablo Powercruiser

Pirelli's dual-compound performance tire built for power cruisers that actually get ridden hard — Ducati Diavel, V-Rod, Rocket III, and beyond.

Best suited to performance cruiser riders in Southern California's dry climate who want sport-inspired handling without giving up real-world street manners.

Best for
Canyon Carver on Power CruiserAggressive Street RiderTouring-Focused Cruiser Rider
METZELER ME 888 Marathon™ Ultra Reinforced — 160/70-17 motorcycle tire
METZELER
ME 888 Marathon™ Ultra Reinforced

Metzeler's marathon-grade cruiser tire built for heavy iron, long hauls, and riders who refuse to choose between mileage and real-world grip.

Long-Haul TourerWeekend Sport-TourerAggressive Canyon Rider
View tire →8.3
METZELER ME 888 Marathon™ Ultra Reinforced

Metzeler's marathon-grade cruiser tire built for heavy iron, long hauls, and riders who refuse to choose between mileage and real-world grip.

The ME 888 Marathon Ultra is built for high-mileage cruiser and bagger riders who demand durability and load stability without giving up street-worthy grip.

Best for
Long-Haul TourerWeekend Sport-TourerAggressive Canyon Rider
PIRELLI Night Dragon™ GT — 160/70-17 motorcycle tire
PIRELLI
Night Dragon™ GT

Pirelli's evolved cruiser touring tire — built for V-Twin and metric cruiser riders who demand serious mileage without giving up confident handling.

Long-Distance TourerSpirited Cruiser RiderTrack Day Enthusiast
View tire →8.2
PIRELLI Night Dragon™ GT

Pirelli's evolved cruiser touring tire — built for V-Twin and metric cruiser riders who demand serious mileage without giving up confident handling.

The Night Dragon GT is the go-to cruiser tire for V-Twin and metric riders who prioritize durability and highway stability without sacrificing corner confidence.

Best for
Long-Distance TourerSpirited Cruiser RiderTrack Day Enthusiast
METZELER Cruisetec™ — 160/70-17 motorcycle tire
METZELER
Cruisetec™

Metzeler's performance-first cruiser tire — built for V-twin riders who want real cornering confidence without giving up highway mileage.

Canyon CruiserAll-Weather TourerPure Highway Cruiser
View tire →8.2
METZELER Cruisetec™

Metzeler's performance-first cruiser tire — built for V-twin riders who want real cornering confidence without giving up highway mileage.

The Cruisetec is the go-to for V-twin riders who carve backroads on weekends and need genuine wet-weather grip every other day of the year.

Best for
Canyon CruiserAll-Weather TourerPure Highway Cruiser
METZELER Cruisetec™ Reinforced — 160/70-17 motorcycle tire
METZELER
Cruisetec™ Reinforced

A performance-forward cruiser tire built for heavyweight V-twins — handles canyon sweepers and loaded touring runs without compromise.

Performance Bagger PilotAggressive Street CruiserMaximum Mileage Tourer
View tire →8.1
METZELER Cruisetec™ Reinforced

A performance-forward cruiser tire built for heavyweight V-twins — handles canyon sweepers and loaded touring runs without compromise.

Best suited to bagger and power cruiser riders who want real wet-weather confidence and canyon-capable grip without abandoning touring durability.

Best for
Performance Bagger PilotAggressive Street CruiserMaximum Mileage Tourer
AVON Cobra Chrome AV92 Reinforced — 160/70-17 motorcycle tire
AVON
Cobra Chrome AV92 Reinforced

A reinforced cruiser tire built for power V-twins and loaded baggers — wet-weather capable, long-lasting, and sharp enough for canyon carving.

Touring EnthusiastPower Cruiser PilotTrack-Focused Rider
View tire →8.3
AVON Cobra Chrome AV92 Reinforced

A reinforced cruiser tire built for power V-twins and loaded baggers — wet-weather capable, long-lasting, and sharp enough for canyon carving.

The AV92 Reinforced is the go-to choice for power cruiser and bagger riders who want genuine wet-weather confidence and long-haul durability without sacrificing street feel.

Best for
Touring EnthusiastPower Cruiser PilotTrack-Focused Rider
DUNLOP D401 — 160/70-17 motorcycle tire
DUNLOP
D401

Dunlop's factory-spec cruiser tire built for Harley-Davidson Sportster and Dyna riders who demand OE reliability, all-weather confidence, and serious mileage.

Daily CommuterWeekend CruiserAggressive Canyon Rider
View tire →7.8
DUNLOP D401

Dunlop's factory-spec cruiser tire built for Harley-Davidson Sportster and Dyna riders who demand OE reliability, all-weather confidence, and serious mileage.

The D401 is the go-to choice for Harley Sportster and Dyna owners who want factory-match reliability, solid wet grip, and maximum mileage from a street cruiser tire.

Best for
Daily CommuterWeekend CruiserAggressive Canyon Rider
DUNLOP AE2 — 160/70-17 motorcycle tire
DUNLOP
AE2

A reinforced cruiser and touring tire built for V-twin torque, heavy loads, and all-weather mileage on Harley-Davidson and Indian platforms.

Long-Distance TourerDaily Cruiser CommuterSport-Touring Enthusiast
View tire →7.8
DUNLOP AE2

A reinforced cruiser and touring tire built for V-twin torque, heavy loads, and all-weather mileage on Harley-Davidson and Indian platforms.

Best suited to high-mileage V-twin riders who need load-carrying confidence and all-weather grip without overpaying for sport performance they'll never use.

Best for
Long-Distance TourerDaily Cruiser CommuterSport-Touring Enthusiast
AVON Spirit ST — 160/70-17 motorcycle tire
AVON
Spirit ST

Avon's dual-compound sport-tourer built for riders who refuse to choose between canyon grip and commuter longevity.

Sport-Touring EnthusiastAggressive Street RiderTrack-Focused Rider
View tire →8.2
AVON Spirit ST

Avon's dual-compound sport-tourer built for riders who refuse to choose between canyon grip and commuter longevity.

Best suited for the rider who splits time between spirited street riding and longer touring miles and wants one tire that handles both without compromise.

Best for
Sport-Touring EnthusiastAggressive Street RiderTrack-Focused Rider
METZELER Lasertec™ — 160/70-17 motorcycle tire
METZELER
Lasertec™

Metzeler's premium bias-ply touring tire — built for classic bikes, all-weather commuters, and riders who demand modern grip from traditional construction.

Classic Bike EnthusiastAll-Weather CommuterSport-Touring Rider
View tire →7.8
METZELER Lasertec™

Metzeler's premium bias-ply touring tire — built for classic bikes, all-weather commuters, and riders who demand modern grip from traditional construction.

The Lasertec is the go-to choice for classic and vintage bike owners who need modern wet-weather grip and long mileage in a bias-ply fitment.

Best for
Classic Bike EnthusiastAll-Weather CommuterSport-Touring Rider
KENDA K6702 Cataclysm — 160/70-17 motorcycle tire
KENDA
K6702 Cataclysm

Dual-compound cruiser and touring tire engineered for heavyweight bikes that demand long-haul durability and confident canyon grip.

Heavy Cruiser EnthusiastSport-Touring CommuterTrack Day Regular
View tire →7.8
KENDA K6702 Cataclysm

Dual-compound cruiser and touring tire engineered for heavyweight bikes that demand long-haul durability and confident canyon grip.

Best suited for heavy-bike riders who split time between highway miles and weekend twisties and want predictable all-weather performance without breaking the bank.

Best for
Heavy Cruiser EnthusiastSport-Touring CommuterTrack Day Regular

Brands that make a 160/70-17

Other common sizes

Running a different size front and rear? These are the other sizes we stock, closest wheel diameter first.

Before you buy

Fitting a 160/70-17 at MTC

We mount and balance every tire we sell, and tires you bring in. Walk-ins welcome at the Orange shop, or book a slot so the bay is ready when you arrive.